2002 - 2006 MINI Cooper Door latch, removing and installing

Abstract: This article describes door latch replacing

Applies to: MINI Cooper, Cooper S: 2004-2006

Driver door latch shown, passenger side similiar.

• Remove door trim panel.

• Partially remove rear rail of window regulator. See 512 Door Windows.

• Remove outside door handle. See 515 Central Locking and Anti-theft.

• Remove Bowden cable from mounts (A) and feed in to door through opening (B).

• Remove rubber plug (A) and fastener (B) beneath it.

• Working inside door and door latch, disconnect electrical connector (A) and remove latch linkage (B) in direction of arrow.

• Remove door latch fasteners (A).

• While supporting door latch from inside door, slide lock cylinder (A) in direction of arrow and remove door latch from door.

• Installation is reverse of removal. If replacing door latch use following steps:

• Remove fastener (A) and door lock lever (B). Remove cable guide (C). Install on new door latch.

• Open cover (A) in direction of arrow. Disconnect Bowden cable in areas (B) door latch.

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